Dont bother with either laptops or "gaming" computers

i think the OP may have just copied and pasted that post from some 2005 article

btw my thinkpad is on 98% of the time and it's only overheated once cause i had it on my bed and all the vents were blocked by my blanket while i was watching a movie
 
You are correct about the Lenovo (old IBM) Thinkpads. I have never owned one, but have seen people operate those out in 85+ degree weather. The fan would be going strong on those Thinkpads but they would not overheat.

I have a HDX18 T9900 based laptop. I followed some advice which seems to be working today. That advice was to take a vacuum cleaner to all the vents and the top of the keyboard. I also turned the maximum processor state to 85%. I have not heard the fan surge once today. Many times in the past the fan surged like I was really doing something, but I wasnt. So I take it that the dust removal and reduced processor state is helping it keep cool.

The Thinkpad has one huge vent and large fan that keeps it cool.

So the cleaning and reduced processor state has made my machine run that much smoother today.
 
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I have been using laptops for over 10 years and the same issue has cropped up time and time again which is overheating. When the laptop overheats, then it will shut down or become so slow that you can't use it. I have used different techniques in the past to keep the various laptops I have used from overheating, however, if you just stay away from laptops all together then you avoid this issue. BTW, if your laptop does overheat it helps to keep a large fan nearby or to simply throw it in the fridge (not the freezer) to get it cooled down quickly so it can get back into operation.

A "slimline" desktop from a company like HP is the answer. These small boxes are usually half the price, but twice as fast as the best laptops out there. They dont take up too much space and can be relocated fairly easy if an emergency dictates it due to their smaller footprint.

"Gaming" computers usually have hot processors that require extra cooling and if a fan wears out or slows down then you are out of luck.

The moral of the story is if you need a computer that is 100% reliable then stick with a desktop.

(Here is a cool link on overheating laptops. The #1 issue is usually dust in the vents.)

http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=c01657439&lc=en&dlc=en&cc=us&product=3927423
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If you regularly clean the heat sink of laptop, you won't face any problems. Dust tends to accumulate there which blocks flow of air causing heat up.

Refer to your laptop guide or contact any service tech to do that if you want.

Best,
Max
 
I work frequently in Asia without airconditioner so overheating is a real problem. What locals do is to make a rolls from the aluminum foil and put it under the battery where the heat is generated. problem solved for a $ 1.
 
In Calgary, all you have to do to keep your laptop cool is open the window!! It'll be fine in no time.

Of course, YOU may need to wear a heavy coat.:)
 
Just wanted to update you guys. I took my vacuum cleaner and put it on all the open vents going over them completely. I also vacuumed the keyboard thoroughly. After that, I have not had any overheating problems. The cooling fan does not come on that much anymore.

The point about the Lenovo computers is valid. If you want a reliable computer, then I would say to go with the Lenovos. However, a slimline computer cant be beat either.
 
Quote from retaildaytrader:

Just wanted to update you guys. I took my vacuum cleaner and put it on all the open vents going over them completely. I also vacuumed the keyboard thoroughly. After that, I have not had any overheating problems. The cooling fan does not come on that much anymore.

The point about the Lenovo computers is valid. If you want a reliable computer, then I would say to go with the Lenovos. However, a slimline computer cant be beat either.
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Laptops suck for trading over long periods.who wants to look down all day at a tiny screen?not to mention the noise?

They are ok for quick times you want to ck mkt or something in the middle of the night or if your travelling. But there is no way they come close to a full blown monitor setup.

And lets not forget having to recharge the f'in battery all the time.

You might want to stick an SSD in your laptop. It really helps to keep the fan off fwiw.
 
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You might want to stick an SSD in your laptop. It really helps to keep the fan off fwiw.
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Why? Do regular disk drives generate a lot of heat?
 
I trade multiple insturments on a high end Sony Vaio laptop and it has never flinched. Not even once. And I usually have other stuff running as well, iTunes, etc...

As you can guess, I Alt + Tab like a motherfucker.
 
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